Peri Peri Baked Shrimp Recipe

Name: Peri Peri Baked Shrimp
Prep time: 14 min
Cook time: 29 min
Total time: 43 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 800 g raw shrimp, peeled and deveined (1 3/4 lbs); 100 g red bell pepper, chopped (1 small pepper); 20 g red bird's eye chilies, stemmed (4 chilies); 30 g garlic cloves, peeled (6 cloves); 60 ml lemon juice (1/4 cup); 30 ml olive oil (2 tbsp); 10 g smoked paprika (1 tbsp); 3 g dried oregano (1 tsp); 6 g fine salt (1 tsp); 2 g black pepper (1/2 tsp)

Prep: 14minCook: 29min4 servingsMedium264 cal / servingAmerican

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A delicious Peri Peri Baked Shrimp packed with 33g of protein per serving and just 264 calories. This medium recipe is ready in 43 minutes and perfect for weight-loss, muscle-gain.

Ingredients

500g large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 lemon, juiced
Red pepper flakes
Fresh parsley
Salt and pepper

Instructions

Prepare all ingredients by washing, chopping, and measuring as needed.
Heat oil in a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat.
Cook the main protein until golden and cooked through, about 9 minutes.
Add aromatics (garlic, onion, ginger) and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add vegetables and cook for 7 minutes until tender-crisp.
Season with spices, salt, and pepper to taste.
Combine with grain base and toss to mix.
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh herbs.

Tips & Variations

Meal prep friendly: store in airtight containers for up to 4 days
Swap the protein for any alternative to match your dietary preferences
Add your favorite sauce for extra flavor
Adjust spice levels to your preference
Double the recipe for easy meal prep throughout the week

Nutrition Breakdown

Calories: 264 kcal

Protein: 33.4g

Fat: 9.3g

Carbs: 7.7g

Fiber: 2.2g

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